Vehicle theft giving Navi Mumbai cops a headache

Every sixth FIR filed in satellite city in 2022 was in connection with this crime

Only 24 per cent of vehicles stolen in Navi Mumbai were recovered in 2022, according to official figures. Representation pic

Motor vehicle theft has emerged as a major challenge for the Navi Mumbai police. Every sixth FIR filed in the city in 2022 was in connection with this particular crime. Furthermore, only 24 per cent of stolen vehicles were recovered, the lowest detection rate compared to other crimes.

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